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S743 SVK

1998 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,601 mi
Last recorded192,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 SVK
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 192,601 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member completely rotted out and has been fibre glassed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing as marked inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side door step as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer body sills as marked along the complete length inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing above wheel front and rear as marked in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill and outer body sill unattached (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing in several places as marked before and after the rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner body sills as marked in several along the complete length of the sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit around the tow bar wires hanging smoe bare (4.11 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

after market additional front indicators lamps fitted of the sequential type

after market day time running lights fitted to the front of the vehicle and only the near side works

under side of vehicle rusty weak and welded in places

Pass 8 Apr 2019 185,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 185,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wiring issue on bulb holder (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexy joint into calliper leaking under pressure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 182,502 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 182,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed below seat belt anchor point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty tell tail light does not illuminate (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 178,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded surface rusting (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface rusting (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 171,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 164,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 164,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,909 miles

Exhaust pipe in front of rear silencer box showing heavy corrosion but not leaking exhaust gases. Advise service.

Front cross member/sub frame assembly showing signs of significant corrosion but not seriously weakened. Advise service.

Nearside and offside wishbone suspension legs showing heavy surface corrosion but not seriously weakened. Advise service.

Surface corrosion at various points on vehicle underside.Advise rust treatment and service.

Fail 2 Jul 2014

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust pipe in front of rear silencer box showing heavy corrosion but not leaking exhaust gases. Advise service.

Front cross member/sub frame assembly showing signs of significant corrosion but not seriously weakened. Advise service.

Nearside and offside wishbone suspension legs showing heavy surface corrosion but not seriously weakened. Advise service.

Surface corrosion at various points on vehicle underside.Advise rust treatment and service.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 139,156 miles

corrosion various parts

Fail 6 Jul 2013 139,156 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion various parts

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion various parts

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion various parts

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,386 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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S743 SVK is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 134,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S743 SVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S743 SVK is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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